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MMO 199X

1981 Yamaha RD250

White Petrol 247cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,850 mi
Last recorded29,850 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Yamaha RD25024,129 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMO 199X
MakeYamaha
ModelRD250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine247cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 29,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 24,327 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,280 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 24,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 23,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 23,800 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 23,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,750 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 22,244 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,244 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,941 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,717 miles

Oil leak

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 28,717 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Yamaha RD250?

Based on 7,788 MOT tests across 1,776 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
160
Miles/Year
52
Year Lifespan
1,776
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 39
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 23
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 22
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MMO 199X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250 in White with a 247cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1981 Yamaha RD250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 24,129 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha RD250 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MMO 199X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha RD250 typically stays on UK roads for around 52 years. At 45 years old, this Yamaha RD250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MMO 199X registered?

MMO 199X is a 1981 Yamaha RD250, first registered on 30 October 1981.

Is MMO 199X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMO 199X shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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